The Perfume Library

Sycomore (2008) (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Chanel · 2008

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau du Soir

7.6

Sisley · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley Eau du Soir is a chypre-leaning women's fragrance that sets the fresh bite of mandarin orange and grapefruit against pepper and a floral heart. It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit and pepper; the heart builds a floral base of iris, jasmine absolute and rose absolute, while juniper and clove add a green, spicy edge. The base of patchouli, cistus and oakmoss leaves a woody, slightly earthy chypre feel, softened by amber and musk. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Many read it as feminine and classic. Sisley Eau du Soir 2008 and Chanel Cristalle have a close profile.

Nature (Eau de Toilette)

6.7

Yves Rocher · 1994

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Yves Rocher Nature Eau de Toilette is a women's fragrance that sets the freshness of mint and mandarin orange on a green, chypre base of oakmoss and juniper. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure time and the office. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Mint and mandarin orange give it a fresh, citrusy start. Lily of the valley adds a soft floral heart. Oakmoss and juniper leave a green, lightly spicy chypre feel underneath.

Contralto

8.2

Sospiro · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sospiro Contralto is a fresh, floral and spicy women's perfume that leans towards spring and summer, and suits daily and office wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. It leans towards daytime, leisure and work, while evening and night out come second. Most voters call its character feminine, and some find it modern. Clove, pink pepper and orange blossom open it with a citrusy, spicy lift. Gaiac wood, juniper and chestnut form a woody heart, and Peru balsam, cashmeran and vanilla sweeten the base into a creamy warmth.

Blue Silk

7.6

Agent Provocateur · 2018

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Agent Provocateur Blue Silk is a floral, spicy women's fragrance that ties rose and jasmine to a lively opening of mandarin orange and pink pepper and a warm base of vetiver and sandalwood. Mandarin orange, lemon, juniper and pink pepper give it a fresh, slightly sharp start. In the heart, rose and jasmine set the floral core, while nectarine and cinnamon soften and sweeten it. The base of vetiver, sandalwood, tonka bean and musk carries it into a powdery, creamy, oriental warmth. Most voters find the longevity good, with moderate sillage. Fall leads, with spring and winter close behind. It is worn across leisure, evening and work settings alike. Most voters read it as feminine. Joop! Le Bain and Penhaligon's Monsieur Beauregard have a close profile.

Ostara

7.7

Penhaligon's · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Penhaligon's Ostara is a fresh, green floral that leans towards spring and relaxed days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office the most named occasions. It reads mostly feminine, though a sizeable share also call it classic. The top opens with bergamot, clementine and spearmint alongside violet leaf absolute, then moves into a floral heart of cyclamen, hyacinth and narcissus absolute. Vanilla, musk and white woods sweeten and soften the base; fresh, floral and green accords lead, with powdery and woody touches staying in the background.

Eau de Sisley 1

6.4

Sisley · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Sisley Eau de Sisley 1 is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, so it sits light and close to the skin. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Feminine leads the character votes, though a fair number call it masculine. Floris 1976 and Sisley Eau de Sisley 3 have a close profile. It opens with mandarin orange, grapefruit, pink pepper and spices, a bright citrus with a slight bite. In the heart, tea, jasmine and juniper add a green, floral freshness. Patchouli and musk set a woody base underneath.

Motörhead Woman

7.5

Motörhead · 2022

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Motörhead Woman is a smoky, leathery women's fragrance that leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens dry and spicy with pink pepper and juniper. The heart is led by leather, cypress, iris and frankincense, with the floral side kept in the background by the iris. The base of moss, patchouli, musk and amber settles into an earthy, resinous and woody ground. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for nights out, evenings and leisure. Though marketed as feminine, some voters also find a masculine side in it. Naomi Goodsir Corpus Equus and Une Nuit Nomade Memory Motel have a close profile.

Bowhanti

7.7

The Body Shop · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

The Body Shop Bowhanti is a floral and woody women's fragrance that pairs a green galbanum and juniper opening with the warmth of cinnamon and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Bowhanti's longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits daily wear, leisure, the office and evenings about equally. It is classed as feminine, though voters read it as both feminine and masculine. The top notes of carrot seed, juniper and galbanum give a green, slightly earthy start. In the heart, freesia adds a soft floral touch while cinnamon brings spice. Frankincense, Peru balsam and patchouli then settle it into a resinous, sweet and smoky base.

gs03

7.2

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Biehl Parfumkunstwerke gs03 opens with orange blossom absolute, neroli and juniper, a fresh, citrusy and floral scent made for women that still reads fairly gender-neutral. The top pairs orange blossom absolute, juniper, neroli, mandarin orange and pink pepper; the heart brings hedione, rose and orris absolute for a soft floral core. The base holds tonka bean, vetiver, moss and musk, with castoreum adding a faint animal depth. Green, spicy and synthetic touches set the freshness on a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes on character are almost evenly split between feminine and masculine, so people read it both ways.

Oud Al Melka

8.4

Royal Crown · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Royal Crown Oud Al Melka is a floral, spicy oud scent with a sweet, resinous and smoky side that gives it a dark, dense character. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and autumn, and it is worn mostly in the evening or on nights out. It is sold as a women's perfume, yet votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. It opens with juniper, cardamom, saffron and sage, a cool spicy start. The heart builds a floral body from Bulgarian rose, Moroccan rose, jasmine sambac and ylang-ylang. In the base, Laotian oud, labdanum, tonka bean and ambergris leave a sweet, resinous, slightly smoky trail. Royal Crown Oud Jasmin and Masque III-IV Tango have a close profile.

Blazer (Concentrated Cologne)

7.9

Anne Klein · 1976

Fresh · Floral · Green

Anne Klein Blazer is a fresh, green chypre for women that suits autumn and spring best; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and clean with lavender, bergamot and lemon vervain. In the heart, geranium, clove and mint add a green, spicy edge, with juniper alongside. The base of patchouli, cedar and ambergris settles into a woody, lightly sweet, oriental ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear, and also works for daily and business use. Most voters read it as feminine, though some find it masculine. Anne Klein Blazer (Après-Sport Splash) and Rasasi Al Wisam Day have a close profile.

Paradis Lointains

7.2

Olibere · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Olibere Paradis Lointains is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that opens on bergamot, passion fruit and pink pepper and moves into a floral heart of tuberose and gardenia. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mainly feminine and classic. The top holds turmeric, juniper, passion fruit, pink pepper and bergamot, a fruity freshness with a spicy edge. The heart of clove, ylang-ylang, tuberose, ozonic notes, gardenia and beeswax is floral with a green touch. The base of vanilla, honey, sandalwood and moss settles into something sweet, woody and resinous. Romeo Gigli per Uomo (Eau de Toilette) and Jacomo Paradox Green have a close profile.

The Swan Princess / Царевна Лебедь

7.9

Brocard · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Brocard The Swan Princess / Царевна Лебедь is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and autumn and suits leisure and everyday wear. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters split mostly between spring, autumn and summer, with winter a minority pick. Leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often, while evenings out come up less. Most voters call it feminine, though some find it classic or modern. It opens with juniper, citron, bergamot and pink pepper, fresh and lightly spicy. At the heart, jasmine, magnolia and lotus lead, with marshmallow adding sweetness. The base of musk, vanilla and sandalwood settles into a soft, powdery, creamy trail.

Dojou for Her / 土壌

7.2

Annayake · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Annayake Dojou for Her / 土壌 is a women's fragrance that most voters pick for spring and summer, easy to wear for leisure, daytime and the office. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Autumn also gets a fair share of votes, while winter is the least chosen season. The character is fresh and floral, with a clear fruity and sweet side and a light spicy touch in the background. The top opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and pepper. Orange blossom and mimosa soften the heart, and the base of vetiver, sandalwood and vanilla settles into a sweet, woody, powdery finish. Guess Seductive and Montblanc Individuel have a close profile.

Ïōdé (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Carrement Belle

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Carrement Belle Ïōdé Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent made with women in mind. Marine notes, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley lead the impression, while juniper, pine and sage add a green, lightly spicy edge. Sandalwood, cedar, moss and amber settle it onto a woody, creamy, slightly sweet base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. In character votes, feminine ranks first and modern second. Liquides Imaginaires Sirenis and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Le Bouquet Absolu

6.6

Givenchy · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Givenchy Le Bouquet Absolu is a fresh, floral and fruity women's fragrance with a sweet, powdery side; it has been discontinued. It opens with neroli, bergamot and wild berries, bright and fruity. In the heart, vanilla orchid, jasmine and rose bring a sweeter floral character. The base of musk, ambergris and juniper settles the scent into a soft, powdery finish. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and is noticed at short range. It is positioned as a women's fragrance. Ted Lapidus Lapidus Woman and Cacharel Promesse have a close profile.

Love (Eau de Parfum)

8.0

Victoria's Secret · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Victoria's Secret Love Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent built around juniper, fabric and powder. It reads as a single whole rather than a progression: juniper gives a cool, lightly woody edge, while fabric and powder soften it onto a clean, laundry-like powdery base. Aquatic and fruity accords keep it fresh, and a sweet, gourmand touch rounds the surface. Spicy and woody accords stay in the background. Voters rate longevity and sillage as moderate, though the sample is small, so this is only a rough guide. As an Eau de Parfum made for women, it sits closer to everyday wear. Laura Biagiotti Mistero di Roma Uomo and Jil Sander Sun Day Men have a close profile.

Berlin Mornings

6.6

Hoermanseder · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Hoermanseder Berlin Mornings is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards leisure and everyday wear. Voters place it mostly in leisure, then daily and office settings; some also pick it for sport, while evening and night-out use stays in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are tentative. Fresh, citrus, floral and green accords lead, with a fruity and synthetic edge alongside. The top opens with pineapple, blackcurrant, apple, bergamot and rose. Patchouli, juniper, jasmine and birch form the heart. In the base, vanilla, musky notes, amber and tree moss soften the scent.

Hot as Rose

7.4

Lancôme · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Vetyver

6.8

Chantecaille · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Fruit of Paradise

7.0

Maienfelser Naturkosmetik Manufaktur

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maienfelser Naturkosmetik Manufaktur Fruit of Paradise is a fresh perfume for women that pairs a bright opening of bitter orange, lemon and kaffir lime with a floral heart of frangipani and rose. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure, business and daily wear, and much less for evenings and nights out. It suits anyone wanting an easy, light everyday scent. After the citrus top, peach and blackcurrant tilt the floral heart towards fruity and sweet. The base rests on Nordmann fir, Douglas fir, cedarwood, juniper and sandalwood, giving a woody, resinous footing, while green and creamy touches soften the whole. Creed Aventus for Her and Xerjoff Uden have a close profile.

Inouï (Eau de Parfum)

8.6

Shiseido · 1976

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Shiseido Inouï Eau de Parfum is a green, chypre-leaning women's fragrance that opens on juniper, galbanum and lemon. The top notes are juniper, green notes, galbanum, lemon and peach, so the first impression is fresh, citrusy and lightly fruity. Jasmine and freesia soften the heart with floral tones, while thyme and pine needle add a spicy, green edge. In the base, myrrh, cedar, civet, musk and oakmoss turn it woody, resinous and slightly animalic. Voters find its longevity strong, though the number of votes is small. The green, chypre structure keeps it on a composed, feminine line. Alliage and Diorella have a close profile.

True Star Gold

4.8

Tommy Hilfiger · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Tommy Hilfiger True Star Gold is a women's perfume that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with a floral, fruity and creamy sweetness; it has been discontinued. The top notes bring citrus fruits, currant, kiwi and melon, so the scent starts out fresh and juicy. In the heart, lily, pumpkin and lemon blossom build the floral side. The base turns sweeter with milk, honey and raspberry, giving it a soft, creamy finish, while juniper and tulip stay in the background. A synthetic edge also runs through the accords. Xerjoff Erba Gold and Gritti Siracusa have a close note and accord profile.